DIY Hair Masks For Hair Growth

Dream of having long and lustrous hair locks? Well, don’t worry, this won’t just be a dream anymore. You can achieve your dream hair by making a few changes in your hair care game and you will be stunned to see the results. Hair fall is very common, but the problem arises when new hair doesn’t grow in place of lost hair. These DIY hair masks  for hair growth are excellent for reducing hair fall and thinning. Don’t believe us? Try these hair masks for yourself!

1. Egg hair mask for hair growth

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of honey 

Method:

• Take an egg, crack it open in a bowl, and separate the egg white from the yolk. 
• Add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil and a teaspoon of honey and mix it well.
• Apply the egg mask to your hair and gently massage it into your scalp and hair.
• Let it sit for about half an hour before washing it with cold water.
• You can skip using a conditioner on the days you use this DIY hair mask.
• Apply it three times a week for the best results.

Benefits of egg hair mask

Eggs are a powerhouse of numerous vitamins and minerals, including protein and zinc. They are also loaded with biotin and B vitamins which are wonderful for reducing hair fall and promoting growth. An egg can also strengthen your hair roots by adding all the essential nutrients, preventing them from breakage. The other powerful ingredient in this DIY hair mask is coconut oil, again one of the best ingredients for treating hair fall naturally. Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, coconut oil can nourish your scalp and improve blood circulation. The last ingredient used is honey which has nourishing and humectant properties and can help treat dry hair.

2. Hibiscus curry leaves hair oil for hair growth: 

Ingredients:

• 2-3 hibiscus flowers
• 5-6 hibiscus leaves
• 8-12 curry leaves
• Coconut oil

Method:

• Add half a cup of coconut oil to a pan and put it on high flame.
• Add the hibiscus flowers with the curry and hibiscus leaves to the oil and let it come to a boil.
• Remember that we do not have to overboil the hibiscus hair oil, as it can strip off the nutrients we want.
• Allow the oil to cool before massaging it into your hair and scalp.
• Apply it around an hour before your hair wash session!

Benefits of hibiscus oil:

Hibiscus curry leaves oil works like magic when it comes to hair growth! Hibiscus flowers and leaves are known to be an age-old remedy for hair fall. It is loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants and amino acids, which help prevent baldness and promote hair growth! It stimulates the scalp and improves blood circulation, leading to stronger hair. Fenugreek seeds have all the essential nutrients to make your hair strong and long. 

3. Rice water:

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups of water

Method:

• Take ½ a cup of rice in a strainer.
• Rinse it well.
• Transfer the rice to a bowl with 2 cups of water.
• Let it sit for 24-28 hours, preferably in a dark place at room temperature.
• After 24 hours, strain the rice water and store it in a spray bottle for easy and efficient usage.
• Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner as you usually do.
• Pat your hair dry with a towel.
• Spray the prepared rice water all over your scalp and hair.
• Keep it on for 30-45 minutes.
• Rinse it off with normal to warm water.

 Benefits of rice water for hair:

Using rice water for hair growth is an age-old home remedy! Most of our grandmothers passed on this recipe to us! Well, no wonder why all the dadi-nani nuskhes actually work every time! Rice water is one of the best ways to grow hair and reduce hair fall. Rice water can nourish and repair damaged hair, making them stronger and healthier. Rice water also acts as a natural hair detangler! So, if you suffer from tangled, frizzy and brittle hair, you now know what to use. Rice water is rich in antioxidants, amino acids and other essential nutrients which help in giving volume and strength to your hair roots.

4. Banana yoghurt hair mask:

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• ¼ cup of curd (use less if you have short hair)
• 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)

 Method:

• Add 1 ripe banana, ¼ cup of yoghurt and 1 teaspoon of honey in a blender jar.
• Close the lid and blend it into a smooth paste.
• Make sure the mixture is as smooth as possible, as it would be difficult to rinse off any lumps of banana from the hair.
• Apply this banana yoghurt mask evenly all over the scalp and hair.
• Let it sit for 20-25 minutes.
• Rinse it off with normal water and shampoo.
• Apply this hair mask once a week for the best results.

 Benefits of banana yoghurt hair mask:

The banana yoghurt hair mask is one of the easiest to make yet super effective DIY hair masks for hair fall! All the ingredients used in this hair pack work like magic for weak and brittle hair. Bananas are rich in antioxidants and have antimicrobial properties that help itchy and irritated hair. It also has an element which improves collagen, making your hair stronger and healthier and reducing hair breakage. Yoghurt, on the other hand, has nourishing properties which help to make your hair shiny, smooth and nourished.

5. Aloe vera castor oil hair mask:

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of castor oil (quantity depends on your hair length)
• Fresh aloe vera gel

 Method:

• Add 4 tablespoons of castor oil with fresh aloe vera gel in a bowl.
• Mix it well to form a paste. 
• You can also blend the ingredients to achieve the desired consistency.
• Apply the mixture evenly all over your hair.
• Keep the mask on your hair for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with normal water and shampoo.
• You can use this mask twice a week.

 Benefits of aloe vera castor oil mask for hair:

Can we call this hair mask the perfect hair mask for hair fall? Both the ingredients used in this mask are incredible for hair regrowth. Aloe vera contains vitamins A, C and E, all wonderful for improving cell turnover. The folic acid present in aloe vera helps with improving hair fall. Castor oil, on the other hand, is the best oil one can use to grow hair!